The power of fasting (Fr. Nikon of New Skete)

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In this video, Fr. Nikon of New Skete, Mount Athos, talks about the power of fasting and the common misconception that 'it is not a sin what goes into the mouth, but what comes out of it'.

WMA (Wisdom from Mount Athos) Series

Fr. Nikon:
"... If you hear a smart one telling you that Scripture says that it is not a sin what goes into the mouth, but what comes out of it, what he or she says, that it is important, as Christ says, and not what you put into your mouth.
And they want to say, using the Christ's words, that fasting is not necessary, because Christ Himself said that what comes out of your mouth, that will condemn you, not what you put into your mouth.
If somebody tells you such a thing, tell him or her too: If Christ benefited from fasting, then I will fast too! If I will perform more miracles than Christ, then I will immediately interrupt my fasting. Meanwhile, if He benefited from fasting, then I will benefit even more!

Continue to fast! And let the smart ones in their cleverness!"